Vet Chats

Bryan has been an ally for those of us in the military community for many years. Besides being a son to two WWII parents, he’s also portrayed military members in an authentic way through various films.

On Memorial Day at the Capitol concert he will share the story of U.S. Army Veteran John T. “Jack” Moran, a soldier in the Battle of the Bulge, and his remembrance of friends who fought alongside him to save the world from tyranny.

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Vet Chat welcomes @sunny_actual for a great interview on how he started his military comedy videos, what life was like being stationed in Alaska as an Army Infantry Officer, and what his next moves are in Nashville!
I hope you enjoyed this great conversation and be sure to check out his page 🙌



Army veteran, Sunny is a content creator, runs a clothing brand and is currently living in Nashville. You’ve probably seen his comedy videos that hilariously depict veteran life. Tonight we are going to learn about the person behind the account and help him share his story!

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Marty Skovlund Jr. @martyskovlundjr joins us on Vet Chats to talk about Send Me the True Story of a Mother at War.
Through this book the legacy of Shannon Kent, a Navy CTI, and member of the most elite military unit. She was a true American hero paying the ultimate sacrifice one can make leaving behind a husband and two sons.
My goal is to get as many people to read it as I can because it is truly incredible. You can get it anywhere books are sold.
Thank you to all who joined and also to Marty for coming on to share!
Link to book here! 

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I have been honored to be doing this for the past 3 1/2 years, but with the end of one era, another dawns!

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This week we are joined by Christina Whittemore, a military spouse turned therapist. She shares her story of going through many challenges with her marine husband and becoming his caregiver after his diagnosis with PTSD and TBI. This eventually took a toll on her own mental health leading to her almost taking her life. She eventually got the support she needed and now wants to help other military spouses who were in a similar position. This is a fantastic conversation and feel free to reach out to Christina herself with any questions @cwprincss

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Some veterans get out of the military and decide to go back to their hometown. It is always a good option because you know you will have support there, family/friends. But it also comes with its own challenges and expectations. 
You may be picturing your hometown exactly how it was as you left and be dissapointed to see things have moved on without you. 
Or you could see everyone doing the same old shit they used to be doing and feel like you don't belong anymore as you have grown from your military experience.
And you could even feel a little of both! 
This episode we are going to chat about re-integrating into your hometown and how it is completely normal to feel like a stranger!

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Carey Kight of @veteranmadepod joins us on Vet Chat to not only share his story , but his knowledge he has gained on the way. I would say the theme of this episode is navigating unexpected transitions and how focusing on the thing in front of you instead of the end results is not only the key to success but to knowing yourself on a deeper level.
Thank you to all who joined and special thanks to Carey for joining!

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In this episode we dive into Bill's  journey of joining the Navy, to later joining the National Guard. We joke about the culture shocks between the two branches as well as the difference in enlisted vs. officer! I really enjoyed Bill's story and vulnerability throughout this episode along with his continued dedication to our veterans! 
More on Bill: 
Bill Krieger is currently the Assistant Program Director for the VFW National Home. He recently retired as the Veterans Program Manager at Consumers Energy and host of the popular Me You Us podcast. 

He served ten years in the United States Navy achieving the rank of Petty Officer First Class. During his tenure, he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Badge.  He also served in the Michigan Army National Guard and retired at the rank of Captain after 21 years of combined service.  Bill was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal as well as the Combat Action Badge. He served as the Commander of the 144th Military Police Company during his combat tour in Iraq.  

Bill is currently a life member of the VFW and National Guard Association of the United States.  He serves as the Legislative Chair for the National Guard Association of Michigan, where he is also a life member.  He is married with three children and one grandchild.  Bill enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.  He has a passion for serving our military Veterans.

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Can we honor the sacrifice veterans have made without glamorizing military service?
It is a fine line to toe but I believe it is necessary for our community to heal. 

During this episode I want to discuss where the culture of honoring veterans came from and why it is used by governments, politicians, and corporations (sometimes as a political weapon).

I would also like to assess the effectiveness of this ‘honor.’ & how do veterans really feel about it? 

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Many veterans, including myself, may feel that they don’t belong in the veteran community. This episode we are going to dive into what exactly is the veteran community, and also where do these feelings come from? There is both historical and social context to this phenomenon and you aren’t alone in feeling that way. Also, at the end I want to share several non traditional places you may fit in. 

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